Russian Dog Names

Introduction

So you have a new dog, and now you have the pleasure of bestowing a name on your new mate. Don't panic, its not that hard. Yes, it is a big responsibility, but here are some things to help you to choose. First of all, the name you choose should be one you will not get tired of. You will be using that name for many years, so make sure you like the sound of it. Secondly, get to know your dog before you just label him with any old name. You need to know what makes your dog special, what makes your dog tick? But if you have done all that and yet you still can't find a name that sounds neat, a name that is different, something with a bit of pizazs, then how trying about a name from another language? Russian names sound exotic, such as Pushinka which means little one, or Mushka which means little fly. Okay, the fly bit is, well - maybe weird, but then who among your friends speaks Russian? The name sounds cool, and your dog is cool, so one and one make a match!

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Russian Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog with a Russian Name

Laika

Laika ( means Barker) became the first dog in orbit, on the vehicle the Sputnik 2 on November 3rd 1957. She was also known as Zhuchka (the Little Bug) as well as the American's name for her which was 'Muttnik'. This name was a play on the word Sputnik. Sadly, she died during five to seven hours into the flight, mainly from stress and overheating. The real cause of her death was not revealed at first in fear of public opinion regarding the dog's demise. They soon followed that test with another in August 1960 with two dogs named Belka and Strelka. They spent a day in space aboard Sputnik 5, and returned to earth no worse for wear. Strelka went onto have six puppies with a dog named Pushok who participated in many ground trials but never made it into space. These dogs were true heroes; willing to do anything for their beloved masters, even if that involved intense training and some weird experiences like being in orbit. I wonder how weightlessness affected these dogs.

Testing with dogs continued in the early 1960's until Veterok (Light Breeze ) and Ugolyok (Coal) were launched into space on board Cosmos 110 in February 1966. They spent a record breaking 22 days in orbit before landing on March 16th. This spaceflight was not beaten by humans until June 1971 when the Soyuz 11 went into orbit. Their amazing record still stands today as the longest space flight by dogs on record.

The dog remains one of the most loyal, most trainable, most enduring characters that the human race has ever been privileged to know. There were many other dogs involved in the space program, either on ground trials or in the early trips to orbit. They were often accompanied by mice, a guinea pig or two, and even a rabbit. Their part in early space travel has been tremendous and while some paid the ultimate price and died, they were very precious to the program. We can only salute these dogs for the true hero's that they were.

Russian Dog Name Considerations

Sometimes a dog name will just leap to mind and will totally suit your new furry friend. At other times, nothing seems to be good enough. It may be time to scope out names in another language for a unique, cool sounding name. One thing to be careful of here is that you source the meaning of that cool name. How embarrassing if it means something - well - embarrassing? Today people live all over the world; it truly is a global village. If you choose a Russian name for your dog, you may find you have people from Russia living next door. Do you really want them to come over and tell you that the name you yell out for your dog means something very offensive? Do your homework first before going with an exotic name. Other than that, go for it. Naming your dog in another language is a very original idea. Check out the list of Russian names we have compiled for names you could use for your dog.

Male Russian Dog Names

Votes

Name

Vote

7

Vadim

A ruler - like your dog who rules your heart

5

Mordash

Means big face - perhaps they mean a Rottweiler or a St. Bernard?

5

Tolstoy

The name of a famous Russian writer

5

Kazan

Russian city Capital of Tatarstan

5

Slava

A person of fame

4

Ataman

Means Cossack Chief - a person of importance

4

Ivan

A classic Russian name or Ivan the Terrible - a ruthless leader from days gone by

4

Malchik

This unique name is original for sure and means boy

4

Boris

A tough sounding name and so it should be - it means strong or to fight

4

Pasha

A nice name meaning small and humble

4

Taras

The god Poseidon's son - a cute name for a dog

3

Grom

This Russian word means thunder

3

Velikan

Means a giant - enough said

3

Yana

After the Yana River in Siberia - a simple effective name for a dog

3

Danya

A gift of God - perfect for a little boy

3

Rasputin

An infamous Russian Mystic

2

Kapitan

As in the Captain in English

2

Rebus

This word means a puzzle - ideal for a cute small dog

2

Maksim

Means the greatest

1

Amur

Short and cute, it is the name of a Siberian River

1

Mansi

After a tribe in Ugra Region where Husky dogs are part of the family and treasured

1

Kodiak

This name means an Island, but is cute sounding

0

Mushka

A lovely little name meaning little fly

-1

Bolshoi

This name means big - as in the Russian Caucasian Mountain Dog

-1

Czar

An Emperor or a dog who rules your home with a strong will

-1

Rahil

This word means quiet, or a little lamb

-1

Vadik

The term for a ruler

-2

Chernysh

This interesting name means Blackie - perfect for a black Labrador

-2

Kazak

Means Cossack, a person from Ukraine or Southern Russia known for their horsemanship and military skills

Female Russian Dog Names

Votes

Name

Vote

7

Galina

A dog who is serene

5

Matrona

A word that means lady-like, sweet, well mannered

4

Mooshka

A cute name meaning sweet and adorable, like your dog

4

Kara

A lovely name meaning the sea

4

Tula

City close to Moscow

4

Karina

Means pure and chaste - much like a cute puppy all round and soft

4

Roza

A rose blossom sweet and fragrant

3

Annushka

I just love the sound of this one, it means gracious and merciful

2

Azhur

A lovely name meaning lace

2

Strelka

Meaning little arrow

2

Sarik

A sweet name meaning little ball, describes your pet perfectly

2

Lena

A river in Siberia

2

Ursa

This means a bear - good for a fluffy female dog

2

Lizaveta

Translated means a promise of God - perfect for a dog

2

Lizka

Short for the name Elizaveta - both are lovely sounding names

1

Nikita

The name means a girl born on Sunday

1

Zoya

A simple name meaning neuterer

1

Iriskla

It means a sweet toffee

1

Polina

Tiny or petite is the meaning, perfect for a small bundle of Bichon Frise

0

Tuzik

This originates from a Russian surname but sounds so cool

0

Sasha

A popular Russian name

0

Ivana

A feminine version of Ivan (as in Ivan the Terrible?) but it sounds nice